Welcome to Astronotes
Hello, IòÀÙm Colin, welcoming you to Astronotes, the PlanetariumòÀÙs official blog. Here you will find the latest news and views from the fascinating worlds of astronomy and space exploration. We hope you will come here to learn what is hot and exciting, profound or even weird from worlds beyond ours . So that's the introduction out of the way, now on with the Universe!
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![Asteroids, chunks of rock and metal orbiting the Sun, were once considered “vermin of the skies” by astronomers. This disparagingˆà term originated when a long-exposure image of a deep sky […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image-of-asteroid_ring-115x115.jpg "Rings Around an Asteroid")
Rings Around an Asteroid
Posted on March 28, 2014 | No CommentsAsteroids, chunks of rock and metal orbiting the Sun, were once considered “vermin of the skies” by astronomers. This disparagingˆà term originated when a long-exposure image of a deep sky […] -
![With the let-down of the much anticipated Comet ISON you could be feeling that you have had your quota of comets for a while, but within one year of comet […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Image-of-Siding-Spring-115x115.jpg "8 Things you need to know about Comet Siding Spring")
8 Things you need to know about Comet Siding Spring
Posted on March 21, 2014 | 13 CommentsWith the let-down of the much anticipated Comet ISON you could be feeling that you have had your quota of comets for a while, but within one year of comet […] -
![There are said to be many unexplained occurrences and phenomenon in the Universe but us science-minded folk like to think we have solved most of those mysterious and unusual events […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image-of-TLP-positions-115x115.gif "Whatever happened to Transient Lunar Phenomena?")
Whatever happened to Transient Lunar Phenomena?
Posted on February 27, 2014 | 10 CommentsThere are said to be many unexplained occurrences and phenomenon in the Universe but us science-minded folk like to think we have solved most of those mysterious and unusual events […] -
![You may have heard of the name Galileo.ˆà Perhaps it is through an interest in science or maybe itòÀÙs from the Queen song òÀÜBohemian RhapsodyòÀÝ.ˆà But who was the man […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Galileofeatured-image-115x115.jpg "Who was Galileo?")
Who was Galileo?
Posted on February 17, 2014 | 1 CommentYou may have heard of the name Galileo.ˆà Perhaps it is through an interest in science or maybe itòÀÙs from the Queen song òÀÜBohemian RhapsodyòÀÝ.ˆà But who was the man […] -
![Mars, our rusty, red neighbour, has long since been a source of fascination for star-gazers, scientists and science fiction fans. This world has sparked the imaginations of many in the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mars-ice-caps-115x115.jpg "How has Mars changed over billions of years?")
How has Mars changed over billions of years?
Posted on January 21, 2014 | 1 CommentMars, our rusty, red neighbour, has long since been a source of fascination for star-gazers, scientists and science fiction fans. This world has sparked the imaginations of many in the […] -
![The òÀÜRed PlanetòÀÝ, Mars, has intrigued the imagination for centuries.ˆà Even before the first flyby of the planet by Mariner 4 in 1965 many astronomers speculated about life, water and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-of-ExoMars-mission-115x115.jpg "Schiaparelli and Mars")
Schiaparelli and Mars
Posted on December 17, 2013 | No CommentsThe òÀÜRed PlanetòÀÝ, Mars, has intrigued the imagination for centuries.ˆà Even before the first flyby of the planet by Mariner 4 in 1965 many astronomers speculated about life, water and […] -
![November 9 is Carl Sagan Day when enthusiasts of astronomy and science remember and celebrate the life and works of Carl Sagan. Why is Sagan honoured in this way? Let […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Image-of-Sagan-and-Viking-115x115.jpg "Carl Sagan’s Cosmic Legacy")
Carl Sagan’s Cosmic Legacy
Posted on November 7, 2013 | 1 CommentNovember 9 is Carl Sagan Day when enthusiasts of astronomy and science remember and celebrate the life and works of Carl Sagan. Why is Sagan honoured in this way? Let […] -
![Ukrainian astronomers have discovered a ˆà410 m (1350 ft) wide asteroid passing through the constellation of Camelopardalis (the Giraffe). This chunk of rock and metal ˆàcould be back in EarthòÀÙs […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-of-Pulp-O-Mizer_rogue-asteroid-115x115.jpg "2013 TV135: Just Another Doomsday Asteroid")
2013 TV135: Just Another Doomsday Asteroid
Posted on October 18, 2013 | 2 CommentsUkrainian astronomers have discovered a ˆà410 m (1350 ft) wide asteroid passing through the constellation of Camelopardalis (the Giraffe). This chunk of rock and metal ˆàcould be back in EarthòÀÙs […] -
![If you had asked me in June 2013 how many moons Neptune had, I would have told you the answer was 13.ˆà If you asked me in August 2013 how […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/image-of-neptune-115x115.jpg "Neptune’s New Moon")
Neptune’s New Moon
Posted on August 30, 2013 | 4 CommentsIf you had asked me in June 2013 how many moons Neptune had, I would have told you the answer was 13.ˆà If you asked me in August 2013 how […] -
![With only two planets in our solar system without moons (Mercury and Venus) our curiosity is a little spoilt for choice. Normally when people begin to search about for information […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image-of-Ariel-115x115.jpg "The Mysterious Moons of Uranus")
The Mysterious Moons of Uranus
Posted on July 31, 2013 | 3 CommentsWith only two planets in our solar system without moons (Mercury and Venus) our curiosity is a little spoilt for choice. Normally when people begin to search about for information […]